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Increased Risk Of Leukemia For Children Living Near Pennsylvania Fracking Sites

Children living near Pennsylvania fracking sites are at a heightened risk of leukemia -specifically Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)- due to consistent exposure to toxic carcinogens. The process includes injecting cancer linked chemicals and radioactive materials underground, which frequently seep into local drinking water and release volatile organic compounds into the air. Fracking wastewater and fracking…

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Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock, also known as cardiac shock, is a life-threatening condition in which the heart suddenly cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. It most often results from a severe heart attack, although not every heart attack leads to cardiogenic shock. While uncommon, cardiogenic shock can be fatal without immediate treatment, and survival…

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Stroke

Stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or brain attack, is a life-threatening condition that occurs when part of the brain doesn't receive enough blood flow. This can happen when blood vessels are blocked or because of bleeding in the brain. This lack of blood flow causes brain cells to slowly die due to…

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Heart Failure

Heart failure is also known as congestive heart failure and is a condition that develops when the heart doesn't pump enough blood for the body's needs. It happens when either the heart doesn't fill up with enough blood or it's too weak to pump properly. It's a lifelong condition that requires timely medical attention and…

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